Hi guys can u give me recommendations for any powerful amps with emphasis on speed and detail (with tighter bass too).. im willing to spend 500 bucks, 600 max for em.. thanks 
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Consider the new Dynalo for $300. Classic circuit, has been thoroughly picked over by DIY'ers, no caps in the signal path, and puts out 1W of power.
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The PS Audio GCHA looks like a pretty good bet for $500, that's half price and it will "drive any headphone"; it's class A, has balanced and RCA inputs, even has a USB input:
http://www.musicdirect.com/p-7416-ps-audio-gcha-headphone-amp.aspx
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